Rotating/tipping agitator for a washing machine
    2.
    发明授权
    Rotating/tipping agitator for a washing machine 失效
    用于洗衣机的旋转/翻转搅拌器

    公开(公告)号:US07013517B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-21

    申请号:US10318125

    申请日:2002-12-13

    Applicant: Keith E. Kropf

    Inventor: Keith E. Kropf

    CPC classification number: D06F13/08

    Abstract: A combination rotating/tipping mechanism for an agitator arranged in an inner tub of a washing machine includes a drive member, a tipping member fixedly mounted to the agitator and pivotally mounted to the drive member, and a pivot link interconnecting the tipping member and the inner tub of the machine. In operation, rotation of the drive member imparts an oscillating/rotating motion to the tipping member about a rotational axis. Simultaneously, the pivot link is caused to pivot about a pivotal axis, thereby restricting the movement of the tipping member and causing the tipping member to pivot about another pivotal axis.

    Abstract translation: 用于设置在洗衣机的内桶中的搅拌器的组合式旋转/倾卸机构包括驱动构件,固定地安装到搅拌器并枢转地安装到驱动构件的倾卸构件以及将倾卸构件和内部 浴缸的机器。 在操作中,驱动构件的旋转使转动构件围绕旋转轴线发生振动/旋转运动。 同时,使枢转连杆绕枢转轴线枢转,由此限制翻转部件的移动并使翻转部件绕另一个枢转轴线枢转。

    Monoblock rotor for a washing machine
    3.
    发明申请
    Monoblock rotor for a washing machine 审中-公开
    用于洗衣机的单块转子

    公开(公告)号:US20060010938A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-19

    申请号:US11134868

    申请日:2005-05-20

    CPC classification number: D06F13/08

    Abstract: A monoblock rotor is provided that is used in the mechanical transmission of epicycloidal gears that are positioned in a gearbox that is responsible for the oscillatory and gyratory motions of vertical washing machine tubs. One embodiment of the present invention utilizes a monoblock rotor that is preferably made of a phenolic-based, high-resistance polymer in a single stage injection molding, to thus provide a rotor equipped with substantially perpendicular shafts.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一个整体转子,用于位于变速箱中的负责垂直洗衣机桶的振荡和回转运动的环绕齿轮的机械传动。 本发明的一个实施例利用在单级注射成型中优选由酚类高电阻聚合物制成的整体转子,从而提供配有基本上垂直的轴的转子。

    Vertical axis washing machine including rotating/tipping agitator
    4.
    发明授权
    Vertical axis washing machine including rotating/tipping agitator 失效
    垂直轴洗衣机包括旋转/倾翻式搅拌机

    公开(公告)号:US06886372B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-03

    申请号:US10318062

    申请日:2002-12-13

    Applicant: Keith E. Kropf

    Inventor: Keith E. Kropf

    CPC classification number: D06F13/08

    Abstract: A tipping mechanism for a vertical axis washing machine includes an agitator, a drive member, a tipping member and a stationary pivot member. The pivot member preferably takes the form of a ball which is received in a socket defined by the tipping member. In a preferred form of the invention, the pivot member is provided with at least one guide member which is received in an arcuate channel, including both horizontal and vertical components, defined by the tipping member. In operation, the drive member causes the tipping member to rotate, while the arrangement of the guide member in the arcuate channel forces the tipping member to shift in various planes. This movement imparts a combination rotating and tipping motion to the agitator.

    Abstract translation: 用于垂直轴洗衣机的倾卸机构包括搅拌器,驱动构件,倾卸构件和静止枢转构件。 枢转构件优选地采取球的形式,其被容纳在由倾翻构件限定的插座中。 在本发明的优选形式中,枢转构件设置有至少一个引导构件,其被接纳在弓形通道中,包括由倾翻构件限定的水平和垂直构件。 在操作中,驱动构件使得倾卸构件旋转,而引导构件在弓形通道中的布置迫使倾翻构件在各个平面中移动。 该运动将旋转和倾翻运动组合到搅拌器。

    Vertical axis washing machine including rotating/tipping agitator
    5.
    发明申请
    Vertical axis washing machine including rotating/tipping agitator 失效
    垂直轴洗衣机包括旋转/倾翻式搅拌机

    公开(公告)号:US20040111808A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-17

    申请号:US10318062

    申请日:2002-12-13

    Inventor: Keith E. Kropf

    CPC classification number: D06F13/08

    Abstract: A tipping mechanism for a vertical axis washing machine includes an agitator, a drive member, a tipping member and a stationary pivot member. The pivot member preferably takes the form of a ball which is received in a socket defined by the tipping member. In a preferred form of the invention, the pivot member is provided with at least one guide member which is received in an arcuate channel, including both horizontal and vertical components, defined by the tipping member. In operation, the drive member causes the tipping member to rotate, while the arrangement of the guide member in the arcuate channel forces the tipping member to shift in various planes. This movement imparts a combination rotating and tipping motion to the agitator.

    Abstract translation: 用于垂直轴洗衣机的倾卸机构包括搅拌器,驱动构件,倾卸构件和静止枢转构件。 枢转构件优选地采取球的形式,其被容纳在由倾翻构件限定的插座中。 在本发明的优选形式中,枢转构件设置有至少一个引导构件,其被接纳在弓形通道中,包括由倾翻构件限定的水平和垂直构件。 在操作中,驱动构件使得倾卸构件旋转,而引导构件在弓形通道中的布置迫使倾翻构件在各个平面中移动。 该运动将旋转和倾翻运动组合到搅拌器。

    Washing machine
    6.
    发明申请
    Washing machine 有权
    洗衣机

    公开(公告)号:US20030154749A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-08-21

    申请号:US10197332

    申请日:2002-07-18

    CPC classification number: D06F39/083 D06F13/08

    Abstract: A washing machine includes a wobbling device having a rotary blade. The wobbling device causes a wobbling action of a washboard without rotating the washboard during a washing mode operation, and rotates the rotary blade in one direction to allow a sufficient amount of wash water to flow upward through an ascending water current guide and fall from an upper portion of a spin-drying tub onto clothes contained in the spin-drying tub, thus effectively washing the clothes. The washboard is installed at a lower portion in the spin-drying tub such that it wobbles upward and downward. The rotary blade is installed under the washboard, and is rotated in one direction by torque of a washing shaft. The rotary blade is fitted over a boss which couples a vertical rotary shaft of the wobbling device to the washing shaft, and is rotated by the torque of the washing shaft. The water current guide extends along a sidewall of the spin-drying tub from a lower end to an upper end of the spin-drying tub. Water currents generated from the rotary blade are guided to the upper portion of the spin-drying tub and fall from the upper portion to the lower portion of the spin-drying tub.

    Abstract translation: 洗衣机包括具有旋转刀片的摆动装置。 摇摆装置在洗涤模式操作期间不会旋转洗衣板而导致洗衣板的摆动动作,并且使旋转刀片沿一个方向旋转以允许足够量的洗涤水向上流过上升的水流引导件并从上部 将旋转干燥桶的一部分装入包含在脱水桶中的衣物上,从而有效地洗涤衣服。 洗衣板安装在脱水桶的下部,使其向上和向下摆动。 旋转刀片安装在洗衣板下方,并通过洗涤轴的扭矩沿一个方向旋转。 旋转刀片安装在将摆动装置的垂直旋转轴连接到洗涤轴的凸台上,并且通过洗涤轴的扭矩旋转。 水流引导件沿着脱水桶的侧壁从脱水桶的下端延伸到上端。 从旋转刀片产生的水流被引导到脱水桶的上部,并从脱水桶的上部向下部落下。

    Wobble joint
    7.
    发明授权
    Wobble joint 有权
    摇摆接头

    公开(公告)号:US06604389B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-08-12

    申请号:US10255358

    申请日:2002-09-26

    Abstract: A wobble joint for use in automatic washing appliances and the like includes inner, outer and intermediate joint members which have nesting curved sliding surfaces that enable the joint members to pivot relative to one another. The joint has motion limiting features acting between the intermediate joint member and each of the inner and outer joint members to restrict relative movement between the outer joint member and the intermediate joint member to pivotal movement within a first plane and to restrict relative movement of the intermediate member and inner joint member to pivotal movement within a second plane transverse to the first plane. The motion limiting features comprise first and second arcuate grooves extending parallel to the first and second planes and retainers captured in the grooves and relatively moveable therealong.

    Abstract translation: 用于自动洗涤器具等的摆动接头包括具有嵌套弯曲滑动表面的内部,外部和中间接头构件,其使得接头构件能够相对于彼此枢转。 接头具有作用在中间接头构件和内部和外部接头构件中的每一个的运动限制特征,以限制外部接头构件和中间接头构件之间的相对运动,以在第一平面内枢转运动并且限制中间体 构件和内关节构件在横向于第一平面的第二平面内枢转运动。 运动限制特征包括平行于第一和第二平面延伸的第一和第二弧形凹槽,并且捕获在凹槽中的保持器和沿其相对移动。

    Wash plate for a clothes washer
    8.
    发明授权
    Wash plate for a clothes washer 有权
    洗衣板洗衣机

    公开(公告)号:US06227013B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-08

    申请号:US09282240

    申请日:1999-03-31

    CPC classification number: D06F17/10 D06F13/08

    Abstract: A wash plate for a clothes washer having upwardly extending fins and triangular shaped protrusions spaced between the fins. A hub extends upwardly from the center of the wash plate to keep clothes separated. The wash plate has holes provided on the surface to allow mixing of wash liquid and draining of water from clothing. The fins assist in pushing clothing in a circular motion around the hub and the triangular protrusions open the clothes. Opening the clothes keeps them from tangling and allows wash liquid and water to be more evenly dispersed on the clothing.

    Abstract translation: 用于洗衣机的洗涤板,其具有向上延伸的翅片和间隔开的散热片之间的三角形突起。 轮毂从洗涤板的中心向上延伸,以保持衣服分离。 洗涤板具有设置在表面上的孔,以允许洗涤液体混合并从衣物排出水。 翅片有助于围绕轮毂以圆周运动推动衣服,并且三角形突起打开衣服。 打开衣服让他们不要缠结,使洗涤液和水更均匀地分散在衣服上。

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